Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, easyJet or Jet2?

easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 15 kg (33.1 lb). Jet2: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb).

Do easyJet and Jet2 include a carry-on on basic economy?

easyJet: The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag. Jet2: Every fare includes a 10 kg cabin bag plus a small personal item. On busy flights Jet2 may move cabin bags into the hold unless you've paid to guarantee yours stays with you.

Where do easyJet and Jet2 fly from?

easyJet's main hubs are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). Jet2's are MAN, LBA, BHX, London Stansted (STN). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are easyJet and Jet2 partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (easyJet: none; Jet2: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

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easyJet vs Jet2

easyJet wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; Jet2 wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

easyJet

Wins 2 categories

A more generous carry-on weight limit
A bigger personal item

Jet2

Wins 1 category

A carry-on on its cheapest fare

Quick verdict

easyJet wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; Jet2 wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm · Jet2: 56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: easyJet: Costs extra on basic fares · Jet2: Included on every fare

Side by side

	easyJet	Jet2
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 45 × 25 cm	56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Costs extra on basic fares	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	15 kg (33.1 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	45 × 36 × 20 cm	40 × 30 × 15 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	None	None
Main hubs	LGW, LTN	MAN, LBA, BHX, STN

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in).

easyJet charges for it on its cheapest fare, while Jet2 includes it on every fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 15 kg (33.1 lb) on easyJet, 10 kg (22 lb) on Jet2.

Personal items: 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) on easyJet, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Jet2.

Loyalty and where they fly

easyJet is not in an alliance and Jet2 is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: none (easyJet) and none (Jet2).

easyJet's main hubs are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). Jet2's are MAN, LBA, BHX, London Stansted (STN). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose easyJet if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
a bigger personal item
nonstops from LGW, LTN

Choose Jet2 if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
nonstops from MAN, LBA, BHX

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.

easyJet vs Jet2 FAQ

It depends on what matters most to you. easyJet wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item; Jet2 wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. If they fly the same route, compare the total price with bags included.

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